Good news from your part of Canada!

[trailmix 77]

Ok so, I was thinking it might be interesting if we posted some good news from Canada, something from your local paper that is fun or nice.

I noticed in the Calgary Herald this morning that they even have a 'good news' section now!

So here is something from The Calgary Herald.

CALGARY - The 2009 edition of the Calgary Stampede Parade will be led by home improvement pro and Herald columnist Mike Holmes when it kicks off July 3rd.

Holmes, who also hosts his own show Holmes on Homes on Global TV's HGTV network, is an author who has appeared on programs like the Ellen DeGeneres Show multiple times to speak about home building. The TV personality also has a Calgary-area connection - he is planning a 457-unit community near Okotoks, just south of Calgary's city limits.

The announcement about the parade was made at the annual Stampede Kickoff luncheon today. Responding to tough economic times, the 10 day exhibition will be bigger and better, according to Dr. David Chalack, Stampede president and CEO.

Organizers say there will be more than one-hundred new exhibits and attractions, including a new grandstand show every night after the chuckwagon races, known simply as "the big show."

The Stampede parade is one of the main events of Calgary's annual showcase, usually drawing around 350,000 along its routes, according to the event's website. The parade has been held since 1912.

Holmes column can be read weekly in the Herald's Saturday Life at Home section - and online at www.calgaryherald.com/mikeholmes.

Edited June 24, 2009 by trailmix

[Krikit 1,163]

That guy is super attractive in real life.

It's the Oakville Waterfront Festival this weekend!

Dammit. I'm going to miss Jesse Cook.

My brother has worked with the talent for the festival for many years now. He gets to party with them. He loves Great Big Sea.

Edited June 24, 2009 by Krikit

[Emancipation 2]

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-isl...-anne-beef.html

This is probably the most oddest bit of good news from home.. they are going to package BEEF now with an Anne sticker to make it more appealing overseas.. *sigh.. honestly I wish that story had never been thought up'd.

[trailmix 77]

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-isl...-anne-beef.html

This is probably the most oddest bit of good news from home.. they are going to package BEEF now with an Anne sticker to make it more appealing overseas.. *sigh.. honestly I wish that story had never been thought up'd.

Oh I like that idea

[Krikit 1,163]

Heck, if brand packaging will help sell stuff, more power to 'em. I mean, good Lord. If I had a nickle for every dumb commercial I've seen on TV where the owner has their kid or their dog helping them sell cars 'n stuff, well..... I say sell your meat, Anne!

Someone needs to tell those car salesman that they need to hire a professional actor to sell their product. Unless that kid or that dog is gonna negotiate with me on the price of a vehicle, I don't wanna see 'em!

[trailmix 77]

Heck, if brand packaging will help sell stuff, more power to 'em. I mean, good Lord. If I had a nickle for every dumb commercial I've seen on TV where the owner has their kid or their dog helping them sell cars 'n stuff, well..... I say sell your meat, Anne!

Someone needs to tell those car salesman that they need to hire a professional actor to sell their product. Unless that kid or that dog is gonna negotiate with me on the price of a vehicle, I don't wanna see 'em!

It's so prevalent here! We mention it a lot - I don't know if it was the place we bought the truck from or where Mike was looking at a jeep - but he referred to it as 'yes, one of those places that use kids in the ads'

Edited June 24, 2009 by trailmix

[thetreble 19]

Ok so, I was thinking it might be interesting if we posted some good news from Canada, something from your local paper that is fun or nice.

I noticed in the Calgary Herald this morning that they even have a 'good news' section now!

So here is something from The Calgary Herald.

CALGARY - The 2009 edition of the Calgary Stampede Parade will be led by home improvement pro and Herald columnist Mike Holmes when it kicks off July 3rd.

Holmes, who also hosts his own show Holmes on Homes on Global TV's HGTV network, is an author who has appeared on programs like the Ellen DeGeneres Show multiple times to speak about home building. The TV personality also has a Calgary-area connection - he is planning a 457-unit community near Okotoks, just south of Calgary's city limits.

The announcement about the parade was made at the annual Stampede Kickoff luncheon today. Responding to tough economic times, the 10 day exhibition will be bigger and better, according to Dr. David Chalack, Stampede president and CEO.

Organizers say there will be more than one-hundred new exhibits and attractions, including a new grandstand show every night after the chuckwagon races, known simply as "the big show."

The Stampede parade is one of the main events of Calgary's annual showcase, usually drawing around 350,000 along its routes, according to the event's website. The parade has been held since 1912.

Holmes column can be read weekly in the Herald's Saturday Life at Home section - and online at www.calgaryherald.com/mikeholmes.

Don't let Mike Holmes fool you! This is what he REALLY likes to do at the stampede...

This is my friend Beth and her friend at the stampede with mike holmes 2 years ago! She said he was as drunk as a skunk! haha

Edited June 24, 2009 by thetreble

[trailmix 77]

That's hilarious

You know it's funny - a lot of people think the Stampede is dumb and dorky - but really, it's just about everyone getting out and having a good time.

Edited June 24, 2009 by trailmix

[Krikit 1,163]

Don't let Mike Holmes fool you! This is what he REALLY likes to do at the stampede...

This is my friend Beth and her friend at the stampede with mike holmes 2 years ago! She said he was as drunk as a skunk! haha

I thought that's what everybody did at the Stampede!

Drunk? Naahhh. He doesn't look drunk at all! lol

[thetreble 19]

I'd LOVE to go to the stampede. I think it would be a hoot!

[moni_calla 0]

Mandarin is letting everyone eat for free on Canada Day at all Mandarin locations all they require is proof of citizenship!!!

I wonder if they will take reservations that day

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Here's a good news story from my former local 'weekly' about a group for which I used to volunteer teaching adult basic literacy - they also do English as a Second Language. I thought since we are all immigrants ourselves, we might enjoy this story about immigrants 'back home'.

World Refugee Day celebration in Tecumseh Park

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

On Saturday, June 20, 2009, newcomers to Chatham-Kent from over 40 countries gathered to celebrate World Refugee Day and feel at home in Chatham's Tecumseh Park. Over 140 newcomers and immigrants in the area marked the day by attending Adult Language and Learning's Newcomer and Immigrant Picnic: A Barbeque in Tecumseh Park.

Rachelle Pascoe-Deslauriers, Adult Language and Learning's Settlement Services Coordinator and the event�s organizer, said that this year's World Refugee Day theme was "Real people, real needs". The picnic allowed "newcomers to feel that they are part of this community and foster a sense of belonging in Chatham-Kent as well as meet other newcomers". She added that, "immigrants often feel very isolated in their new communities and this event was an opportunity to assist newcomers beyond their basic needs".

Immigrants from around the globe socialized while their children participated in a variety of children's activities, from face painting to games organized by Adult Language and Learning's Child-Minding Department. Over 60 children attended the event with their parents and enjoyed the beautiful day in the park.

Adult Language and Learning is a not for profit, charitable organization funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Employment Ontario. They offer immigrants services in English, French, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese to help newcomers adjust to live in Canada. They also offer Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada and English as a Second Language classes.

A Newcomer Welcome Fair is planned for July 9th from 9 am to 1 pm at Adult Language and Learning at 48 Fifth Street. The Fair will be an opportunity for newcomers and immigrants to Chatham-Kent to learn about over 30 Government and community service agencies that can assist them in Canada.

http://www.cktimes.ca/article/10943.html

[toronto nonie 0]

The LCBO is not going on strike

that is awesome considering it's sort of like a long weekend this week...LCBO article

[MissStacey 1]

I looked at the Edmonton Journal site but didn't find anything that good.

My mom got a new puppy yesterday! That is great news! But it didn't make the paper.

[trailmix 77]

I looked at the Edmonton Journal site but didn't find anything that good.

My mom got a new puppy yesterday! That is great news! But it didn't make the paper.